What distinguishes Stony Brook’s approach?
At Stony Brook, we are at the forefront of recognizing the impact of oral health on overall health. We have installed dental chairs in various departments, including chairs at the Heart Center to screen for oral disease before patients undergo cardiac surgery. We also have chairs in the Cancer Center to screen for oral cancers and to help prevent or detect oral complications that arise from chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Stony Brook offers several specialty dental services including the Dental Care for the Developmentally Disabled program and a dental phobia clinic for people who are afraid of dental care. Our School of Dental Medicine has a Dental Care Center that offers dental care at affordable rates, as well as free oral cancer screenings, free screenings for children, and in the near future, a mobile dental van to bring affordable dental services to people across Long Island.
